Roethlisberger has been called upon to throw it more often this season (265.4 ypg – 9th) because Rashard Mendenhall and the running game has struggled with just a 117.9 yards per game average (14th).But since the Patriots have been used and abused in the passing game thus far, allowing a league high 322.2 yards a game in the air,the Steelers might flip the script and pass on early downs to set up the run in typical throwing situations.Offensive play out of the shotgun will be advantageous for New England Patriots,The key for the Patriots defensively,give McCourty help over the top and take away Miller and Ward underneath.Right now,Ward is questionable with an injury but I would imagine he’ll play.The Steelers are only 12th in the league in rush defense,I expect the Patriots to use Nate Solder as an extra blocking tight end (if Vollmer is healthy) and pound the ball down the Steelers throats I am taking the Patriots vs Pittsburgh Steelers Game Total rather then then -3 New England[I think this game should be pick].If the Patriots can produce a similar plan as last year,to produce pressure and shut down the run on defense,while controlling the physical nature of the game on offense,they should find success against Pittsburgh.New England is playing at Pittsburgh for the second straight year.The Patriots survived last year’s trip by outscoring the Steelers 39-26 in a game that was typical for New England’s offense but slightly concerning on defense?I like the Over in this game 50.1/2 [ Patriots 31-24] NOTE> The Patriots' defense has been sporadic this season,too,allowing an average of almost 424 yards per game. But Tom Brady and the offense have been potent enough to carry the Patriots to wins in every game but one so far..This game will be a shoot-out with both teams scoring in double digit numbers.
My record after the 7 weeks 11-4-1... last 6> Lost My Teaser By 1/2 point with Dallas & Denver with a 6 1/2 point teaser. Lost Ravens -7 1/2 against Jaquars. Win with Lions-7 at home Against bears.. Loss taking Minnesota Vikings+3 against the Chicago Bears.. Win with New York Jets over the Miami Dolphins on Monday night -7 Loss.taking the Miami +2 1/2 over Browns. All my picks for 7 weeks of NFL are on threads with SBR NFL FREE PICKS, If you care to view anytime